Jan 18, 2013

Many tech web sites are reporting this morning that Nokia has released STEP and STL files that would allow owners of 3D printers to print their own cases for the Lumia 820 cell phone. The catch to downloading the STL files is that you need to first register wtih Nokia:

As CAD users, we can amuse ourselves at the errors made in the reporting. I've highlighted the errors in bold, underlined, italicized text. Let's take a look, shall we?

Obviously, you’ll need a 3D printer – or at least access to one – in order to use the 3DK files in the first place [files are STL and STEP format]. - SlashGear ("Feeding Your Gadget and Tech Obsessions")

That is some interesting thing that Nokia did. If 3D printer is as common as a desktop PC then everyone may have some use of it. Hope some manufacturers will come up with some nice covers with this kit.